Question 1

Where did Amelia and Jack go to explore in the story?

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They went to the old quarry

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They went to the busy harbour

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They went to the crowded market

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They went to the tall lighthouse

Question 2

What stood in the centre of the quarry?

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A strange machine

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A wooden tower

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A stone statue

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A silver fountain

Question 3

What did the arm of the machine do?

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It could swivel from side to side

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It could shoot fire into the air

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It could fly high in the sky

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It could pump water from the ground

Question 4

What burst from the cliffs with loud wings?

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A quarrel of crows

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A pack of wolves

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A swarm of bats

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A group of owls

Question 5

What words were painted on the chest near the machine?

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For consideration only. Do not activate

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For treasure keepers only. Do not touch

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For children only. Open with care

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For workers only. Use with tools

Question 6

Why did Amelia ask if the machine was meant to help or harm?

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She was unsure of its purpose

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She hoped to trick the birds

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She wanted to scare Jack

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She wanted to open the chest quickly

Question 7

Why did Amelia and Jack feel apprehension near the machine?

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It looked dangerous and mysterious

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It looked weak and broken

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It looked bright and colourful

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It looked small and harmless

Question 8

What does the sketch inside the chest suggest about the machine?

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It could change or destroy things

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It was designed to carry water

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It was made for cooking food

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It was meant to clean the quarry

Question 9

Why did Amelia cough when the machine clicked on?

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Dust fell from the quarry wall

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Birds flew too close to her

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Water sprayed from the rocks

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Smoke filled the chest

Question 10

Why did Jack shiver after looking at the sketches?

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He realised the invention was very powerful

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He was worried they would be late home

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He thought the crows might attack

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He feared the machine was broken

Question 11

What lesson does the story suggest about inventions?

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They can bring both safety and danger

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They are only useful for treasure

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They are never important for history

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They are always safe for people

Question 12

How did Amelia and Jack show bravery in the quarry?

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They stayed to study the machine

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They shouted for the villagers to help

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They quickly ran away in fear

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They decided to break the chest open

Question 13

Why is the quarry an effective setting for the story?

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It is rocky, empty, and mysterious

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It is warm, friendly, and colourful

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It is bright, safe, and calm

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It is crowded, noisy, and busy

Question 14

What effect does the hyperbole 'louder than a million drums' create?

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It shows how noisy the crows were

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It shows the machine was quiet

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It shows the crows were gentle

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It shows the quarry was peaceful

Question 15

What question does the ending leave the reader thinking about?

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What is the true purpose of the machine

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Where did Amelia and Jack eat dinner

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Why did the crows fly away

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When will the quarry be rebuilt

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